Hi from Bristol UK

[Maxstrom]

I have a Celestron Nexstar, a Nikon D3300 and I'm hoping to pick up some tips for a rank beginner

 

[Marci]

14 minutes ago, Maxstrom said:

I have a Celestron Nexstar

 

Tip 1: Be more precise about your equipment...! Celestron Nexstar covers any of these scopes and more, from 60mm upwards. All it really tells us is you have a GoTo mount. 

Welcome to SGL!!

Edited January 7, 2017 by Marci

[jabeoo1]

Hi Welcome to the forum.  Plenty here for you to get your teeth into ! 

You may want to go along to the Bristol Astronomical Society Viewing sessions, a good chance to look through lots of scopes etc. 

James

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[cloudsweeper]

Welcome - I had a Nexstar 127 SLT - a great, portable 'scope.  GoTo is great once you get used to setting it up - it's quite straightforward!

Plenty of assistance available here.

Have fun!

Doug.

 

 

[JamesM]

Hi Maxstrom and welcome to the forum. Astrophotography or the 'darkside' as it is often referred to here is very popular on this forum, so you have certainly come to the right place if you are wanting to improve your skills in that area of interest. Just pop a question under the relevant heading in the imaging section when the need arises and the required help will be along soon enough. If you fancy some reading material, may I suggest you get hold of a copy of Steve Richards', "Making Every Photon Count" which will advise you what equipment yields the best results for any given object that you might wish to image. Modestly priced, it will certainly help you save money by helping you avoid buying the wrong kit as imaging places different demands on scopes/mounts compared with observing. We don't want your first image of a black hole being the one in your wallet! 

Clear skies and hope you enjoy your stay here. 

[swag72]

Hi and welcome to SGL - Glad that you found us and hope that you enjoy your time here.

Look forward to seeing you around

[Floater]

Welcome to the forum. I steer well clear of the Dark Side but there are some pretty handy imagers in the Lounge.

I hope you have a lot of fun.

[BXRO]

Greetings from Lincolnshire and welcome to the SGL

[westmarch]

Hi there, welcome to the forum.  Don't be afraid to ask questions, there is always someone who can help.

[laudropb]

Hello and a warm welcome to the SGL.

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi and welcome.

[John]

Hi and welcome from another from your area and another member of Bristol AS.

Hope you enjoy the forum !

[ronl]

Hi and welcome to S G L, lot's of help if needed, just post in the imaging section.

 

Good Luck and Clear Sky's.

[PeterCPC]

Hello and welcome.

Peter

[Dave In Vermont]

Greetings, Maxstrom, welcome to SGL - it's nice to have you aboard!

We love finding answers to questions, so don't be shy in these many forums.

Starry Skies,

Dave

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL .

[Maxstrom]

22 hours ago, Marci said:

Tip 1: Be more precise about your equipment...! Celestron Nexstar covers any of these scopes and more, from 60mm upwards. All it really tells us is you have a GoTo mount. 

Welcome to SGL!!

Well I was being as precise as I thought I could be, the only graphic on the telescope simply says 'Celestron Nextstar". On further inspection, there is a plate on the eyepiece receiver that says it's a #31132. I'm assuming it's a 130, I don't know what flavour 130 it is, but I'm afraid that's as precise as it gets...

[Marci]

That would be a Celestron Nexstar 130GT. Nice little 5” newtonian reflector really!

Focal Length: 650mm 
Focal Ratio: f/5
Supplied Eyepieces: 10mm SMA (65x) & 25mm SMA (26x) 
Maximum Magnification: 260x 
Maximum Field of View: 2.7° 
Magnitude Limit: 12.3 
Resolution Limit: 1.1 arcsecond 
Finder: 1x power red-dot 
Objects in HC Database: 4,033 
 

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire :-)

[gingergeek]

Hi there and welcome to SGL

[glowjet]

Hi Maxstrom and welcome to SGL, enjoy the forum

[sloz1664]

Hi and a warm welcome to the Lounge.

Steve